Take a Ride on Hairless Joe at the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum

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Experience a ride that thousands of Allied troops took during World War II on a C-47 airplane on June 1^st-4^th at the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum located at 1054 Arnold Drive, Reading Regional Airport, Reading, PA 19605. It’s a busy weekend for the Museum as they celebrate their annual World War II Weekend with A Gathering of Warbirds on June 2^nd-4^th. For more information on the weekend, visit https://www.maam.org/maamwwii.html.

For history buffs and those seeking a once-in-a-lifetime experience, public rides on the C-47 are available on Thursday, June 1st at 5:00pm and 6:00pm. The ride is a 20-minute experience and costs $255.00 per person. Order now at https://yankeeairmuseum.org/fly/#c47 or take a chance and walk up the day of the flight. Rides continue to be available during the weekend show, but patrons need to purchase a ticket to the show. Gates open each day at 8:30am and close at 5:00pm. You’ll find our ride schedule for all three days at the link above.

The C-47, Hairless Joe, is owned and operated by the Yankee Air Museum and was one of the most vital pieces of military equipment in winning the war according to General Dwight D. Eisenhower. The C-47 Skytrain was developed from the Douglas DC-3 civilian airliner.  One of the most mass-produced aircraft in history with 11,000 manufactured before and during WWII, there are still 172 of the aircraft flying today. Also known as the Gooney Bird, the C-47 was built to last.

Information about Mid-Atlantic Air Museum visit https://www.maam.org/

About Yankee Air Museum:  Established in 1981 the Yankee Air Museum is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization.  The Yankee Air Museum dedicates itself to educating individuals through the history of American aeronautics, aerospace industry and its associated while inspiring generations through personal experiences to instill pride in our national accomplishments. Yankee Air Museum, located at 47884 D Street, Belleville, Michigan on the grounds of historic Willow Run Airport. Visit  www.yankeeairmuseum.org to discover more or call 734-483-4030.

Moreno Aguiari

Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.

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